More than Work is a weekly podcast that shares stories of individuals who have found that their self-worth is determined by more than their job title whether they are pursuing their passions outside of work or finding ways to create opportunities to do work that reflects their values. The lesson: life is More Than Work.
Maybe you’ll be inspired to finally try that thing, whatever it is!
More Than Work is hosted by this site’s creator, me, Rabiah Coon. Years ago, before everyone had a podcast, I was a music podcaster for Piratepods.com! I’m excited to bring this to listeners.
In the first episode, I talk more about why I decided on this project. > Listen
Interested in being a guest? Please listen to the podcast and let me know why your story is a good fit at morethanworkpod at gmail dot com. Please only pitch if your story is a fit!
Most Recent Episode
The most recent guest is Yesim Nicholson, a career coach who also wrote a book to ask and answer the question “Should I quit my job?” And she has her own podcast. Rabiah and Yesim chat about all this and more.
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S2E13 - Lucia Nuñez
Political operative Lucia Nuñez started out as an intern who also gave Segway tours in Washington, D.C. In 2020, she worked on staff for the Biden-Harris Presidential campaign. She shares her tips to people actively job searching, her love of karaoke breaks and the importance of volunteering for campaigns and voting. Her enthusiasm is contagious!
S2E12 - Nathanael Philip Mosher
Nathanael Philip Mosher is a Writer and Performer who opens up about his start in comedy as a teenager to the present day and his daily writing practice. His discipline was influenced by the training regimen of Kobe Bryant.
S2E11 - Steph Mathena
The namesake, owner and founder of Steph Mathena Design, Steph Mathena talks about the positive impact starting her own business has had on her personal and professional life. As a brand and web designer, she gives insight on what branding entails and the emotional investment a designer makes in a client’s project. In her profession feedback is always subjective and can be harsh. Steph gives her advice for giving tough feedback in a kind way. She also shares her top picks for making vintage buys in East Nashville!
S2E10 - B Kyle
B Kyle is more than the President and CEO of the St. Paul Area Chamber. She is a leader at heart. We talk about the impact of the death of George Floyd in her community and their incredible fundraising effort and community work that continues. She also reflects on her time in the U.S. Army and her journey to leadership. Hear about the role of authenticity in her life, which may help you as you are looking at your own path.
S2E9 - IWD2021
Today is International Women's Day and I talk about the importance of the day and look back at the women who have joined me on More Than Work. These women are living up to the principles of the day, fighting inequality, calling out bias, questioning stereotypes and building an inclusive world. Host Rabiah Coon also talks about her own biases and how she is choosing to challenge herself.
S2E8 - Ben Ellis
Sandee Kastrul is the President and Co-founder of technology and leadership non-profit organization i.c. stars which works to develop individuals into changemakers in business and community. Learn about the organization, why she asked her high school students “Are you a liquid, solid or gas?”, and hear the most pivotal advice of her career. It may be the most pivotal advice of yours too.
S2E7 - Sandee Kastrul
Sandee Kastrul is the President and Co-founder of technology and leadership non-profit organization i.c. stars which works to develop individuals into changemakers in business and community. Learn about the organization, why she asked her high school students “Are you a liquid, solid or gas?”, and hear the most pivotal advice of her career. It may be the most pivotal advice of yours too.
S2E6 - Sebastian Villamarin
Sebastian Villamarin is an extreme sports enthusiast and also a CrossFit Box owner and CrossFitter, software developer and entrepreneur. We talk about all of these endeavours as well as how they are all connected for him. He also shares the story of one of his inspirations, his brother Rodrigo Villamarin who is a Paralympic Power Lifter. Learn about all this and maté, the tea revered by Argentinians.
S2E5 - Sarah Robinson
Sarah Robinson went from corporate job to public school educator early in her career and along the way became a proud union activist with the California Teachers Association. In our chat, she shares insights about her approach to teaching, practicing anti-racism in the classroom, and about her own experience as a person of color both as a student and as an educator. We also talk about her personal commitment to physical fitness.